Employment Specialist

Competition #: 2026-32-TPR-04
Position: Employment Specialist – Yorkton Branch
Employment type: Temporary .8 FTE position (maternity leave 12 month term), tentative start date May 11, 2026
(Working 30 hours/week: 7.5-hour shifts within varied days/evenings schedule)
Closing date: April 13, 2026
Duties and responsibilities:
Do you like meeting new people? Are you a strong communicator? Do you believe everyone can be a valuable contributor to the labour market? We are looking for a new member of our Employment Services Team with a can-do attitude who will find and develop paid jobs for people with varying abilities.

Duties:
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Meet with referred clients and support systems to identify needs and strengths to develop Action Plans
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Assist clients in the development of a resume, cover letter, and interview skills
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Develop paid employment positions and work with employment partners to develop job customizations
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Provide early stage on-site job coaching ongoing check-ins with clients and employers to maintain employment
All duties will be performed in Yorkton and surrounding rural area within an approximate 150 km radius.

Qualifications:
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in the human service field or equivalent professional designation with experience
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle to transport
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Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or obtain within three months
Experience:
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Ability to formulate written and verbal ideas / information in a clear concise manner
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Ability to work co-operatively with consumers, employers, referral agents, colleagues, public contacts
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Knowledge of local labour markets and community resources
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Knowledge of and practice of cultural sensitivities
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Knowledge & understanding of individuals with disabilities
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Ability to work cooperatively with care partners and referral sources
Skills:
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Knowledge and ability to work with individuals with multiple barriers to employment
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Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Computer literacy with Microsoft suite of programs with knowledge of databases and file recording
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
When applying please include competition number 2026-32-TPR-04 in the subject line of all emails.
For position information Contact: Brittany Garbutt at 1-833-444-4126 toll free
Compensation: Pay Class 16 (range of $30.39 to $37.83 per hour)
Submit resume, cover letter, and references to:
Mail: Jackie Washenfelder – Program Manager
SaskAbilities – Yorkton Branch
PO Box 5011 YORKTON SK S3N 3Z4
Phone: 1-833-444-4126 toll free Fax: 306-782-7844
Email: careers@saskabilities.ca – please indicate position applied for in your email subject line and include all documentation in a single attachment
For position-specific questions, please contact the above. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.